Physical Sciences

Q&A: IceCube Observatory upgrades improve search for elusive cosmic messenger
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Kayla DeHolton in front of the IceCube Neutrino Observatory at the South Pole
Dimming X-rays could be boon for life on planets around young sun-like stars
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two panels of star clusters
Unlocking unusual superconductivity in a lightweight element
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SEM image of material with interesting electrical properties
Five Eberly graduate students honored with research and excellence awards
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Nittany Lion Shrine at University Park
Ben Lear receives Eisenhower Award for Distinguished Teaching
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Ben Lear with chalkboard
Cui-Zu Chang receives Faculty Scholar Medal for scholarly, creative excellence
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Cui-Zu Chang
Astronomers thought early universe was full of hydrogen, now they’ve found it
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green area of hydrogen gas superimposed on JWST galaxy image
Superconductivity switched on in material once thought only magnetic
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thin film of the compound iron telluride
Supermassive black holes are growing slower because they have less to consume
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image of large swath of sky including supermassive black holes
Penn State, Delta Gold sign $3M research agreement to advance quantum science
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Kenneth Knappenberger Jr.
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